This bill appropriates funds for personal services and operating expenses for the Arkansas House of Representatives for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees, totaling 18 positions, including roles such as Chief of Staff, Chief Counsel/Parliamentarian, and various administrative and communications specialists. The bill also authorizes seven part-time or temporary employees, known as "Extra Help." The total amount appropriated for the House of Representatives is $2,286,852, which includes regular salaries, extra help, personal service matching, and maintenance and general operations.
Additionally, the bill outlines appropriations for member services and supplemental staffing, with a total of 13 positions in member services and another 13 in supplemental staffing. The appropriated amounts for these sections are $1,275,684 for member services and $844,000 for supplemental staffing. The bill includes provisions for per diem and mileage for members attending committee meetings, as well as reappropriations from previous fiscal years. Special language is included to allow for salary adjustments and transfers between appropriations, and an emergency clause is established to ensure the act's effectiveness by July 1, 2025.